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A new story in our Impaired Driving series premieres Monday, 5/25 at 7pm central time on the Texas Pictures Documentaries YouTube channel. Paula Zachary shares the story of losing her 19-year-old son, Brandon Zachary, in an impaired driving crash after a night of underage drinking. In this powerful and emotional testimony, Paula remembers Brandon as a fun-loving country boy with dreams of becoming a U.S. Marshal, a passion for cooking, and a deep love for family, animals, and life. She recounts the devastating events leading up to the crash, the unimaginable moment state troopers arrived at her home, and the lasting grief that followed.

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IMPAIRED DRIVING - Brandon Zachary's Story Paula Zachary shares the story of losing her 19-year-old son, Brand...

A new story in our recovery series premieres Friday, 5/22 at 7:15pm central time on the Texas Pictures Documentaries YouTube channel. Ronnie LeDuff of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana shares his story of addiction, loss, faith, and redemption in this deeply personal recovery journey. Despite growing up in a loving and stable home, Ronnie fell into a cycle of crime, alcoholism, opioid addiction, and eventually he**in use that led to multiple incarcerations, homelessness, six su***de attempts, and countless treatment stays. After years of struggling and losing a close friend to overdose, Ronnie reached a breaking point in 2019 that ultimately became the turning point in his life. Through faith, surrender, and a true commitment to recovery, he transformed his life and now dedicates himself to helping others battling addiction.

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RECOVERY - Now I'm Living for Others - Ronnie LeDuff's Story Ronnie LeDuff of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana shares his story of addiction, loss, faith, and redemption in this deeply personal recovery journey. Despite gr...

A new story in our Fentanyl Poisoning Series premieres Wednesday, 5/20 at 7pm central time on the Texas Pictures Documentaries YouTube channel. Cheri Hofmann of Navarre, Florida shares the story of her son, Patrick “Quinn” Hofmann, a U.S. Army veteran whose life was forever changed after a back injury during deployment in Iraq led to powerful prescription pain medications, addiction, and eventually illicit fentanyl. In this emotional testimony, Cheri reflects on Quinn’s childhood, his military service, his battles with opioid dependence and recovery, the devastating loss of his brother to su***de, and the dangerous influence of counterfeit pills and fentanyl-laced drugs. Despite years of recovery efforts, family support, and veterans treatment programs, Quinn tragically lost his life to fentanyl poisoning at just 38 years old.
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FENTANYL KILLS: Patrick 'Quinn' Hofmann's Story - episode 346 Cheri Hofmann of Navarre, Florida shares the story of her son, Patrick “Quinn” Hofmann, a U.S. Army veteran whose life was forever changed after a back injur...

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY

The drug supply is changing rapidly — and becoming even more dangerous.

The DEA is warning that fentanyl is increasingly being found mixed with emerging synthetic substances such as:
• Xylazine
• Medetomidine
• Nitazenes
• Cyclorphine

Many of these substances are:
• Extremely potent
• Undetectable to the user
• Not approved for human use
• Resistant to standard overdose reversal measures

Some combinations may require multiple doses of naloxone.
Others may cause severe respiratory depression, prolonged sedation, tissue damage, infections, or death.

This is why awareness matters.

People cannot consent to risks they do not know are present.

Today’s illicit drug supply is more deceptive and unpredictable than ever before.

One pill.
One try.
Can kill.

Please educate yourself, your children, your friends, and your community.

Carry naloxone.
Call 911 immediately in any suspected poisoning or overdose.
Stay informed.
Keep talking about this.

Silence and stigma do not save lives.
Education does.

A new story in our recovery series premieres Monday, 5/18 at 7pm central time on the Texas Pictures Documentaries YouTube channel. Christina Smith of Ponchatoula shares her testimony of addiction, grief, faith, and redemption as she reflects on growing up with a family history of addiction and struggling for years with alcohol and substance abuse. After the devastating loss of her infant son and repeated battles to stay sober, Christina says her turning point came when her children witnessed her being arrested — a moment that forced her to fully surrender and seek lasting recovery.

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RECOVERY - Joy and Purpose in my Every Day - Christina Smith's Story Christina Smith of Ponchatoula shares her testimony of addiction, grief, faith, and redemption as she reflects on growing up with a family history of addicti...

A new story about fentanyl from a law enforcement perspective premieres tomorrow at 7:30pm central time on the Texas Pictures Documentaries YouTube channel. Sheriff Jason Smith of Washington Parish, Louisiana shares his perspective on the devastating impact of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and addiction in rural Louisiana, explaining that the illicit drug crisis is not simply a law enforcement issue, but a deeply human problem affecting every family regardless of race, income, or background. Please join us for the premiere and for the live event that will follow.

FENTANYL AWARENESS - A Human Problem - Sheriff Jason Smith, Washington Parish, Louisiana Sheriff Jason Smith of Washington Parish, Louisiana shares his perspective on the devastating impact of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and addiction in rural Lou...

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A new story in our Fentanyl Poisoning Series premieres TONIGHT at 6:30pm central time on the Texas Pictures Documentaries YouTube channel. Janet Daigle of Baton Rouge, Louisiana shares the story of losing her daughter, Gabrielle Daigle, to illicit fentanyl poisoning on April 23, 2024. Gabrielle was a gifted writer, loving mother, and deeply compassionate young woman whose battle with addiction began in college and intensified after a devastating car crash left her with severe injuries and chronic pain. Despite years of seeking treatment, repeated rehab stays, and fighting to rebuild her life, Gabrielle struggled with the powerful grip of opioid addiction while facing stigma, shame, and barriers to care. Please join us in the live chat during the premiere.

FENTANYL KILLS: Gabrielle Daigle's Story - episode 345 Janet Daigle of Baton Rouge shares the story of losing her daughter, Gabrielle Daigle, to illicit fentanyl poisoning on April 23, 2024. Gabrielle was a gifte...